September 21, 2012

Working Uniform


I think I may have been in the minority of those school kids that actually wanted to wear uniforms.  I never had to wear a uniform but something about the plaid always appealed to me.  I would have gotten tired of them just like when I was a Brownie and never wanted to wear the brown uniform but since the grass is always greener, I secretly wanted uniforms.

When I was in middle school, there was a strict dress code that required the use of a belt if you had belt loops.  Well, one day I went to school in overalls that had, yep, belt loops and I, of course, did not wear a belt.  My friend and I were both called into the office for not wearing a belt.  Neither of our moms would come bring us a belt so we did the next best thing...cut the loops off.  This has obviously scarred me in life (this dress has loops attached) and is probably why I just wanted uniforms instead of having to wear a belt with my overalls...priorities.



Dress: Kohls  /  Shirt: Kohls  /  Belt: Banana Republic  /  Shoes: C Label Hudson 10  /  Handbag: London Fog  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: Elizabeth Cole, J Crew, David Yurman, Macys


31 comments:

  1. wow! that's pretty crazy that u cut the loops off! i've never heard of that rule before!
    but yes i agree, i have always wanted to wear a uniform as well! i love plaid! <3

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  2. I went to a Catholic school and they were pretty strict with out uniforms. I remember having skirt checks to make sure we didn't roll them up too high! Love your look!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  3. I love your houndstooth dress. Such a classic and chic piece.

    I would love for you to stop by my blog and check out my latest outfit post and enter my contest!
    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

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  4. Now THIS would be a great school girl's uniform :)... Love that dress and so hard to believe it is from Kohl's! Love the shoes too. You look wonderful. Have a great weekend! Whitley

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  5. Love houndstooth, it really suits you, great outfit!
    if you have time, check out my blog, maybe we can follow each other?
    xx
    Simona
    www.lakenmoon.blogspot.com

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  6. Love this dress and I want those shoes!! That's crazy about the belt loops!

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  7. That is such a crazy rule about the belt loops! I love the houndstooth...you look so chic! Have a great weekend, Maria!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Sept. Group Giveaway!

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  8. Just picturing overalls paired with a belt makes me want to cringe! Haha. I actually always wished we had uniforms in school too- it would have made getting ready each day SO much easier!

    Hope you have a great weekend, and I love this classy dress :)

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  9. love the outfit and that story is hilarious!

    xx amy

    Leopard and Lillies

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  10. You HAD to wear a belt if there were belt loops!? Haha, what a crazy rule. You look beautiful, I love this dress on you!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  11. Love this bag! It's such a great little business bag.

    Alexis

    swaney e

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  12. That's kind of nuts! ....Because a belt keeps overalls from falling down....?!

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  13. Ohhhhhh I love houndstooth! Great look, very classic.

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  14. This reminds me of the movie Something Borrowed....something that Rachel's character would wear! I love that movie and love the dress! My school didn't have a very strict dress code but I had a teacher send me to the principal's office over a skirt not because the length (it was past my knees) but because there was fading on the pockets and "implied" something. I'm still not sure on that one but keep in mind I was in 8th grade.

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  15. Love that print, and those studded shoes are great! Have a great weekend!

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  16. obsessed with these flats! so glad you've shared where you got them.

    tgif.

    xoxo
    cake & valley

    cake & valley

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  17. At least you made it work by cutting off the loops. Schools can be really strict. Where I live, all schools wear uniforms. So I wore one all through my school years and the only plus about wearing a uniform is that you don't have to worry about what to wear each day. When I got to college it was weird having to pick out clothes to wear.

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  18. Love this dress!! And those shoes are to die for! xo

    Kal

    www.kalleemae.blogspot.com

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  19. that is the oddest rule i have ever heard! and why did they put loops on overalls? no one ever wore a belt with them!! except carpenters...a tool belt. anyhow, i love this dress on you!

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  20. Ha, good story. This is a great look on you! I don't know if I could call it a uniform though...to pretty :)

    Kristin
    www.dressedandfed.com

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  21. Super cute blog, girl! Just found it and I'm so glad I did. You have great style! Newest follower. :) xx.
    Megan

    www.forallthingslovelymr.blogspot.com

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  22. klove this look on you, and your blog is so cute!!!! btw, thank you for the recent sweet comment on my blogl xO!
    www.thehautecookie.com

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  23. I LOVE the houndstooth doll! And I love how you belted it! You are always looking FABULOUS my dear!
    xoxo Darby

    Obviously Obsessed 

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  24. Those shoes are so fabulous!!

    <3 Melissa
    wildflwrchild.blogspot.com

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  25. so pretty dress. i love it.

    xo

    asteria-sparkle.blogspot.com

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  26. What a lovely dress, you look great in it! :D
    I'm following you now. :D If you want, you can find me on: http://the-wandering-heart.blogspot.com
    Lots of love! <3

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  27. Loving the dress - such a classic pattern, you'll be able to always wear it :D Completely adoring your blog, you have such elegant taste in clothes <3

    Tasia
    http://rufflesandsequins.blogspot.ca

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  28. What a classy dress! I always thought school uniforms were so cool, but never got to wear one either. I love those red flats, they are the perfect fun touch with the dress!

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  29. Such a great dress!! I just love the print, and it's perfect for Fall. I'm sure it would look so great with tights and a long sleeved shirt underneath. LOVE the pop of red!

    xo Jenny
    www.crazystylelove.com

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  30. This outfit is so cute!! I love the jumper!
    Meredith
    www.createthatoutfit.com

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